Do you want to run faster, more efficiently, with less effort, and with a reduced chance of injury? Don’t we all? There are many things you can do to improve your running, but one of the most important is to increase your cadence. Cadence, or stride rate, is how many times your feet hit the […]
9 Tips to Run a Better Race (at any distance from 5k to marathon)
Running a better race can mean different things to different people. For many, it is setting a new personal record (PR). Others want to feel good and stay strong through their event. Some want to just go out and have fun. Whatever running a better race means to you, here are some tips that will […]
29 Things You Should Do the Night Before Your Big Race (Printable Checklist)
Do you have a big race coming up? Your first marathon or half marathon? One that you’re hoping to PR or smash some goals? Maybe qualify for Boston? If you do, here are some things you need to do the night before your big race. 29 Things You Should Do the Night Before Your Big […]
The Art (and some science) of the Marathon Taper
Marathon training is hard. Very hard. You are pushing your body to its limits, running mileage that makes your friends’ jaws drop, training intensively for months, working toward the goal of finishing that 26.2 miles with pride. Whether you’re an elite athlete trying to win, an age group champion trying to set a new personal […]
17 Tips for Hitting Your Marathon Goals
So here we are. The final countdown to your marathon. All the training is done. The plan was followed. You trained hard. Hit your targets. You rested when you were supposed to, ate healthfully to support your training, and followed your taper plan. All that is left is the race itself. Don’t blow it now! […]
Your First Marathon: 26.2 Tips for Training (and Completing) Your First 26.2
If you saw last week’s post you know that I signed up for what will be my 40th marathon in January 2025. That post was about returning to the marathon after a few year’s layoff. One of the tips I shared was to think more like a beginner than an intermediate. Since it’s been over […]
